FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AV250 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the S4300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the AV250 scores against the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S4300
AV250 | S4300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the FujiFilm AV250
S4300 | AV250 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S4300
AV250 | S4300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S4300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the AV250 compared to the S4300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S4300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | 180 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $160 | $119 |